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Boston Globe - Entertainment

TV CRITICS CORNER - 'To the moon, Alice' -- but by flying saucer rather than fist? A new book showcases the collection of paranormal literature that actor Jackie Gleason acquired over the course of his life

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Is the Blake Lively v. Justin Baldoni legal fight over? Not so fast. -- A notice of settlement filed in the federal court case indicates that the dispute over the ill-fated 2023 production of "It Ends With Us" is far from fully resolved.

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Local bestsellers for the week ended May 3

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Things to do around Boston this weekend and beyond

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Boston Fringe returns for a second year: 'There is nothing like seeing new work' -- The festival is modeled after the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and aims to let performers showcase new projects.

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Matt Smith, managing director of Passim, is being honored for his 30th anniversary with the club -- Smith will be the guest of honor at an all-star show on Tuesday at Arrow Street Arts, celebrating his 30th year at Club Passim.

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The devil may wear Prada, but B.J. Novak wears his Boston pride on his sleeve - The Newton native opens up about starring in "The Devil Wears Prada 2," Boston fashion and sports fandom, and giving back to the Bay State.

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Why isn't there a 'Real Housewives of Boston'?

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'Widow's Bay' stars on why Mass. was perfect place to film Apple TV series

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THE RUNDOWN -- FOUND Magazine comes to Boston, a Viennese orchestra honors Andris Nelsons, and more arts news -- Plus, Historic New England settles on a design for a Gropius House bathroom.

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In a shift, SpeakEasy Stage Company's new season will feature three shows a year instead of five - Artistic director Dawn Simmons says the shift to fewer productions is an effort to "meet a larger moment. It's not enough to ask people to sit quietly in the dark."

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STORY BEHIND THE BOOK -- Yuppies were the symptom, not the cause, of some of the '80s trends we love to hate -- While pursuing his doctorate at Princeton, Dylan Gottlieb noticed that a large percentage of the undergraduates he taught in history classes were dead set on careers in Wall Street. Rather than looking into academia or government or journalism, everyone wanted to be an investment banker.

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'The O.C.' star Ben McKenzie wants you to know: 'Everyone Is Lying to You for Money' -- The actor, a former econ major, has a new and effective documentary about the risks of cryptocurrency.

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New docs on Jerry West and the 'Jail Blazers' arrive in time for NBA Playoffs -- Catch up with a couple of recent documentaries, one a story of tormented heroism, one not so much, both worth watching.

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'Lorne' is a superficial portrait of a comedy legend -- You'd think you'd learn something about "SNL" creator Lorne Michaels from this documentary. But NOOOOO!

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'Blue Heron' is a quietly devastating memory play with a twist

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Emerson Colonial Theatre to host pre-Broadway run of 'Paranormal Activity'

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The death of the photo pass: Why concert reviews without original photos miss the big picture

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At the Cooper Hewitt: on the job and in the ear

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Missing Boston Calling? This new music festival taking over City Hall Plaza may be your answer.

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They attract visitors from around the world. But locally, New Hampshire's two Frank Lloyd Wright homes are little-known.

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BSO chair acknowledges 'current turmoil', says fund-raising goals still on track in leaked email

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Let's play catch-up: Five of the best recent limited series you might have missed

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New TV and movies to stream: 'The Bear' surprise episode, Kevin Hart's roast, and more

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Is the US about to be humiliated on the world's most prestigious cultural stage?

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In 'The Other Bennet Sister,' a neglected sibling gets the spotlight

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The 'Devil in Silver' haunts Dan Stevens and a psychiatric hospital with really bad vibes

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Crime and punishment among mothers and daughters in a stunning debut novel

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Obama weighs in on Colbert for president, current political climate, and aliens on 'The Late Show'

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Rock biographer Stephen Davis was silenced and partially paralyzed by a stroke. His daughters are seeking help.

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How Carlos Vives transformed a Colombian sound into a global music phenomenon

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'Machinal: Dance of Defiance': A century-old story comes to life as a ballet

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